Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule & CE Training

Aspen Dental; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, prepare operatory, and help manage patient flow, with a focus on infection control and patient education.

We offer paid time off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, ongoing CE, and a collaborative, supportive culture. Training through our best-in-class program helps you thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state; including x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
• Complete denture relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, prepare operatory, and help manage patient flow, with a focus on infection control and patient education.

We offer paid time off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, ongoing CE, and a collaborative, supportive culture. Training through our best-in-class program helps you thrive.